"Since the pandemic started, I've wanted to stay connected with our community. Through the form of a weekly blog, I share my insights and reflections on various topics."
Washington Post columnist Helaine Olen wrote a recent opinion piece titled Vanishing phone customer service is driving us all insane that rang true for my family. She notes various examples in which she has become frustrated because these days it is very difficult to reach an actual live person.
How many of you have said something to the effect of “I know I shouldn’t be complaining but . . . “We seem to have an aversion, not to complaining, but to having other people thinking that we are complaining. Personally, I love to complain. It’s not my best attribute.
This morning, when I opened The Washington Post, there was a front-page article about another athlete behaving badly. In this case, it was NBA basketball sensation, Ja Morant, accused of violent and aggressive behavior off the court. But I don’t want to talk about Ja Morant. I want to talk about Damian Lillard. You may be wondering, who is Damian Lillard?
Many studies have shown that one way to be happier is to increase your social connections and that those of us who maintain social connections reduce chances of suffering from diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia. But studies also show that people are less social than they were prior to the pandemic.
John Jaso is a former major league baseball player. Five years ago, he did something that not many pro athletes have done and for that matter, something not many people have done. At 34 years old and just ahead of signing a new contract for millions of dollars, he retired.
The future of the workplace and whether employees will return to offices partially or fully presents an interesting set of questions for employers and employees. As with many complex issues, “it depends” is a common answer because there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution.